Social Appearance - Guru Prem Mission

Project Info

Objectives

Provide a digital platform for Jain Samaj Guru to share teachings
Offer users access to spiritual videos, photos, and reels.
Enable followers to ask questions and receive guidance.
Display community service (Seva) activities.
Notify users about important updates and events via push notifications.

Tech Stack

backEnd: Node.js with MySQL

frontEnd: Flutter (Mobile), Angular (Admin Panel)

hosting: Firebase Hosting

thirdParty: YouTube for video streaming, Instagram for reels

GPM

GPM Seva is a comprehensive mobile and web application designed to connect Jain Samaj followers with their Guru. The platform enables seamless interaction, content sharing, and community engagement through videos, photos, reels, and a Q&A section.

Challenges & Solutions

Fetching Reels from Instagram

Problem: Automating the fetching of new reels from Instagram.

Solution: Implemented a backend cron job that retrieves and stores public Instagram URLs daily.

Ensuring Smooth Video Playback

Problem: Managing video storage and streaming without increasing hosting costs.

Solution: Used YouTube for video hosting, linking content instead of direct file uploads.

Secure Authentication

Problem: Secure login mechanism with minimal user friction

Solution: Implemented mobile OTP authentication, eliminating the need for passwords.

Real-time Notifications

Problem: Keeping users engaged with timely updates

Solution: Integrated push notifications via Firebase, allowing both manual and automated alerts from the admin panel.